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Bass Lifts Downtown Los Angeles Curfew as Violence Subsides

Crediting the curfew with curbing vandalism, Bass vowed to reimpose restrictions if demonstrations turn violent again.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a vigil, as protests against federal immigration sweeps continue, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Overview

  • Mayor Karen Bass enacted a nightly curfew covering roughly one square mile of downtown on June 10 after protests over immigration raids escalated into clashes and property damage.
  • After no arrests were reported on Sunday, the curfew hours were narrowed from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 16 and fully lifted on June 17 as incidents of looting and vandalism declined.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department arrested 575 people linked to protest activity since June 7, including 14 for looting, and reported 12 officers injured during clashes.
  • President Trump’s order deploying about 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles drew criticism from local officials who viewed it as an overreach.
  • The LAPD will maintain a strong downtown presence to safeguard lawful assembly and Mayor Bass remains prepared to restore the curfew if unrest returns.